BB5 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wheat Street, 0.5km from Broadfield in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
For families considering a move, BB5 0AX represents many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hyndburn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BB5 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00127098 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHEAT STREET, BB5 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEAT STREET, BB5 0AX.
554
31
£ 29,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines BB5 0AX — 72% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0AX. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 77,997
2 sales · Mean £ 77,997
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB5 0AX is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Fairfield Nursery School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Chocky Mike0.8 km
- Craft Boutique1.0 km
- Smith Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- Spring Hill Convenience Store- Open All Hours0.8 km
- The Emily Davison Centre0.7 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- 'The Commercial Hotel'0.9 km
- Globe Bowling & Billiards Club0.9 km
- The George - Wet Sales Only0.3 km
- Nags Head (Wet Sales Only)0.8 km
- The Bees Knees0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- New Dixi World Ltd0.6 km
- Space 2 Make0.8 km
- The Town Kitchen0.9 km
- Mediterranean Kitchen0.7 km
- Micki Morgans Cafe0.7 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Jaffa's0.7 km
- Naafiah0.1 km
- Allens Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Subway0.8 km
- 21 Jumpin Waffles0.5 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Highfield House0.9 km
- Pilkingtons B&B0.6 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- N.H. Foods Ltd0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington0.5 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle0.9 km
- Rishton3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lister Street0.0 km
- Lister Street0.1 km
- Princess Street0.2 km
- Willows Lane0.2 km
- Craven Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50AX · Data under Open Government Licence